Best partially-paved trails in South Harz Nature Park
The Südharz Nature Park encompasses parts of the Südharz, Zechstein Belt in the Südharz and North Thuringian Buntsandsteinland nature areas. The diversity of different habitats in a very small area is remarkable.
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- 4.7 (6)·Moderate·8.6 miBeautiful hike to the southern bank of the Neustadt dam This route leads to the Neustadt dam, also known as the Nordhäuser dam. The Krebsbach, which is used to supply Nordhausen with drinking water, is dammed here. This tour is ideal for a nice hike on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. It is not only the oldest drinking water dam in Thuringia, but also one of the most beautiful in Thuringia and in the Harz Mountains.
- 5.0 (1)·Moderate·22.6 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrBeautiful day tour for cycling from Nordhausen This beautiful circular tour is ideal for a relaxed day trip by bike. It begins and ends in Nordhausen at the train station. From there it leads with a slight incline to the Neustadt dam, which is north of the starting point. There are a few elevations on the tour, such as the Schloßberg and the Heidelberg, which always make for short, somewhat strenuous passages.
- 1.2 (2)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrOsterode near Neustadt / Harz, Bornrasen -> Grossmutteracker -> Helmstieg -> Knippelweg, direction Tischen and Hufhaus -> shortly before the table, sharp right towards Neustadt -> Thiergarten -> at the campsite to the right towards Ilfeld -> shortly afterwards to the left in the direction of Osterode -> Bornrasen
- Hard·12.5 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrPopular hike in the Southern Harz Nature Park, Saxony-Anhalt/Thuringia. This wooded hike leads from Neustadt to the ruins of Hohnstein Castle, built around 1120. You can stop for refreshments at the Burggasthaus Hohnstein on the Schlossberg (days off: Monday and Tuesday). Another highlight is the Neustadt dam, which was built in 1904-1905 and is reached after a good 6 km. Highlights of the hike: - Ruins of Hohenstein Castle - Detour to Stolberg Castle (optional) - Neustadt Reservoir
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Where is the best partially-paved trail to hike in South Harz Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best partially-paved trail to hike in South Harz Nature Park is Von Neustadt/ Harz zur Neustädter Talsperre, which has a 4.7 star rating from 6 reviews. This trail is 8.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 764 ft.
What is the longest partially-paved trail in South Harz Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in South Harz Nature Park is Nordhausen - Talsperre Neustadt - Burgberg. This trail is estimated to be 22.6 mi long.
How many partially paved trails are in South Harz Nature Park?
There are 9 partially paved trails in South Harz Nature Park.These partially paved trails have an average 3.9-star ratingfrom 13 AllTrails community reviews.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in South Harz Nature Park?
Nordhausen - Talsperre Neustadt - Burgberg has the most elevation gain for partially paved trails with 2,578 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Red line hiking trail: Stolberg - Hohnstein castle ruins, which has 1,666 ft of elevation gain.
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